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Lunchtime Chronicles: Spice Cake by [Keta Kendric]

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Lunchtime Chronicles: Spice Cake Kindle Edition

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Book 32 of 36: Lunchtime Chronicles

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Renata: My sweet personality is one of my best attributes. At least, that’s what I thought until my friends staged an intervention on my behalf and demanded I attend racial sensitivity training. What? The suggestion filled me with special, individually wrapped curse words for each of them…until I met Rook.

Rook: My caring and unselfish ways were often complimented. I assumed the praise was genuine, until my best friend of thirty years called me a “privileged prick” and suggested a therapist for my racial sensitivity issues. What issues? I was prepared to tell him what he could do with his suggestion…until I met Renata.

Warning: This novella is an interracial romance that contains subject matter that may be triggering to some individuals, explicit sexual content and is intended for adults.

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November 3, 2021
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★★★★★ "This book will make you take a long look in the mirror and ask yourself do you like what you see inside" -Martha Ruff

★★★★★ "I totally loved it. I even remember shedding a few tears during the 'sign holding' scenes. Wish there was an epilogue **heavy sigh**. " -Treeks

★★★★★ "Deep Thinking Masterpiece. That made you take a deep dive into yourself." -Toya Davis-Stokley

★★★★★ "The lessons learned and assignments had me thinking about some of my interactions. That ending though, absolutely hilarious." -Tas

★★★★★ "Grab a copy of this book!!!! This story opened my mind and had me self checking. There's a bit of everything, laugh out loud moments,serious moments, want to kick butt moments." -Avionne Pierre

★★★★★ "The way this author uncovers the intricacies of prejudices bias our beliefs and assumptions was superb - not heavy handed but still posing the opportunity for introspection for the reader while still keeping it light and in context of the spirit of the story - Loved THIS!!! -Queen6

★★★★★ "Good to the last crumb. I haven't laughed this loud and hard in...whew. Although this story has triggering situations, this story was insightful and educational from several point's of view. -Kindle Customer

★★★★★ "An Absolute Amazing Thought Provoking Read! I appreciate the time she took to create a storyline that made me think about my own behaviors, preconceived notions and prejudices. -Xanmatt

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09FHSX5TP
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 3, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2679 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 137 pages
Lending ‏ : ‎ Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #207,303 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #663 in Later in Life Romance
- #3,901 in Black & African American Romance
- #4,170 in Black & African American Romance Fiction

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Keta Kendric is a USA Today Bestselling Author who enjoys writing romances featuring alpha men and strong leading ladies. Her books are edgy, raw, gritty, and some are dark.

She has a laid-back attitude, speaks with a southern drawl, and enjoys finding and hiking new trails. She earned a bachelor of science in business before proudly serving on active duty in the military with multiple deployments to Iraq. After completing her military service, she worked for the Department of Defense, supporting the military in Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. She rewards herself with ice cream and traveling excursions, and has visited and toured over thirty countries.

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Xanmatt

An Absolute Amazing Thought Provoking Read!

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2021

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Once again, Keta Kendric failed to disappoint me with her writing. I appreciate the time she took to create a storyline that made me think about my own behaviors, preconceived notions and prejudices. 🤨

The main characters of this novella, Renata and Rook were faced with some ugly hard truths, that had me stopping in my own tracks to look in the mirror, saying, "Do I do that? Or, am I that person?"

This book is funny and refreshing. It was good to see the characters look at themselves and admit that they had a problem and was willing to fix it.

Once again, Keta Kendric has exceeded my expectations. 😁

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Bayoubabe

They were both programmed to think a certain way.

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2021

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This lifetime of programming resulted in Renata's friends and Rook's partner to do an intervention so they can see the error of their insensitive ways so far as race was concerned. After being coupled to work together on projects scheduled by Dr. Westbrook at Revelations, they slowly began to see themselves mirrored in the people they interacted with. The scales of blindness were removed from their eyes which opened them to see each other with a fresh perspective and found that they were thoroughly attracted to each other.

Rook knew that she was everything he was looking for in a woman, as the women he'd previously dated were only looking at his financial status. But Renata's nosey neighbor threw a bomb on their newly blossoming relationship when he posted a picture on social media of Rook enjoying Renata's spice cake. They were hoping no one would recognize them but everyone who knew them did. It was so funny how Rook's father and Renata's mother reacted to the news. Renata's mother was the typical black mother worrying about her child. You'd think that her daughter was a teenager instead of a 38 yr old grown widow.

I enjoyed reading this story. Rook learned a lot about what Renata had to endure in her life. Renata learned to put away her prejudice to see Rook as a man she was highly attracted to, regardless of what she was taught. All it took was for Rook to have a slice of Renata's spice cake and he wanted the whole darn cake. He couldn't get enough.

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Good to the last crumb

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2022

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I haven't laughed this loud and hard in...whew. Although this story has triggering situations, this story was insightful and educational from several point's of view. Although this was a quick, but thoughtful read, it still packed a punch.
Rook and Renata each were volun-told to get racial sensitivity training by their friends from an exclusive program called Revelations. The program put them in socially interactive situations to highlight their learned prejudices to help them identify their biases and help them to overcome them. They were matched during the program and through getting to know and understand each other's cultural and social norms, they became attracted to each other.
Their one night of unbridled sex was captured on camera by a nosy neighbor who posted a picture to social media. Both Renata and Rook's parents saw the post and shenanigans ensue.

Renata's Mama and aunt are no joke when roasting Took about his intentions. The last chapter gave me LIFE!
I loved this 5 star story and I highly recommend it to everyone. This is my first adventure with Ms. Kendric, and I look to reading more of her stories in the future.

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Rena

Renata and Rook's Deprogramming

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021

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I was ready to knock out both characters but as I got into the story I could understand their ideas. They were both program to think a certain way about other races. I look around me and I see some similarities to what takes place in the studies that Renata and Rook are doing. It is sad that no matter how we try we may never get the opportunity to do things really experience some of the realities that some have faced. I loved this story because it tackled the real life issues that both Renata and Rook faced. They faced them to head on and with calm. I loved the scene with the neighbor and the icing on the cake was mom and aunt Jaclyn showed up at the restaurant they were at. I laughed so hard my children wanted to know what was wrong with me. I can relate with Renata praying and her mom looking at her. I loved the interrogation and the way Rook had Renata's mom and aunt eating out of his hands. All in all it was a good read and a good lesson. Thank Ms Kendric for a fun read and a sincere look at both sides of the coin.

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PattiJ

Just the right amount 9f spice 5o filled me p

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021

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I love the lunchtime chronicles and 8 am behind quite a few of them, but when this popped up on Unique Words, LLC as a recommendation it happened at the right time. Keta Kendric didn't rush making me feel like I had a lunchtime quickie. She let us know the characters Renata and Rook as they were to know each other while working thru their own prejudices. Why was I surprised that messy Mandy popped up because you can't do lunchtime without her. I wold give Keta extra stars if I could for the pop p picture on Mandy's page but especially the restaurant scene when Renata mama and aunt showed up. I wanted more but when I read the last sentence it was the icing on the cake

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Kenya Wright

ROOK & RENATA was on fire!!

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2021

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Rook and Renata were awesome.
Renata to me was easily relatable because I've felt like her back in the day, and it took a lot of opening my mind to be more accepting of other cultures. For me this was entertaining and educational which is hard to do in such a short amount of space. Keta did a great job with that.
Loved the sex!
I think it would be dope to have a book for Dr. Westmore too.

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Definitely a Revelation

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2022

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This was a quick read that delved into our own prejudices that we may or may not know about. I appreciated how mature Keta Kendric had Renata and Rook because it gave the book substance. I liked how Renata and Rook both took their assignments seriously and how they were able to recognize their own prejudices. This book also made you take a look at yourself and see if you had any underlying prejudices that you need to work through and hopefully the courage to resolve them. A great read, even with the meddling momma and sneaky picture taking neighbor.

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Mylene

Let him, eat cake!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2021

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Rook and Renata have major social problems which need to be addressed. Both have friends with their best interest at heart. Will these two acknowledge their home grown problems and break these long established habits?
This book was deep, makes you really think. Another well written KK book. LOL embarrassingly good.

Bevy

This left me wanting more.....fantastic story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2021

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Loved the start, middle and finish of this short story.
They were both the same with their prejudices and it was lovely seeing them develop into more tolerant and less judgmental.
A wonderful story that I'd like to read more about. Perfect lunchtime chronicle.

Eddie E

Great read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2021

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It was short and felt a little rushed but thoroughly enjoyable. It had everything- humour, great sex and great characters

Bookkraves

Delicious

Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2021

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I need to pause for a moment because this book has left me at a loss for words. Spice cake is everything that I thought it would be. It is definitely spicy, explosive and leaves me wanting more of Rook and Renata.
The story is unique and deals with sensitive issues concerning racism and prejudice. Spice Cake is an interracial romance that leaves you in awe.
Both Rook and Renata have similar backgrounds, which shaped the way they thought about the other race. I absolutely enjoyed reading this book, and the story is phenomenal. Yes, it is a quick read, but there is a great build-up, and the characters have attitude and sass. The description, setting and plot made this story quite entertaining and engaging.

DBH

Lessons learned!

Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2021

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Lessons learned that it doesn't matter if you're black or white, you can both be racially insensitive and prejudiced as Renata and Rook found out and acknowledged about themselves. Which in turn, allowed them to accept and act on the growing attraction between them that led to one of the hottest sex sciences and the hilarious aftermath that resulted from it. Her Mom and Aunt were priceless but Rook got the last laugh. Spice Cake indeed!😂😂😂

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